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Tell It Like It Was
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics

Wrap your fingers 'round this now
Well, I've heard things about you
Walking the halls, we know so well
And no way that could be true

You got a girl, said she's a model
Which sounds like you've got big bravado

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was

I wouldn't mind, but my mind's making such a fuss
Am I the only one inside here?

Got a job and you make 800 grand
By selling used Isuzus
Well, if the guy on the stage is your best friend
Well, am I backstage with you?

You got a girl, said she's a model
Which sounds like you've got big bravado

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I wouldn't mind, but my mind's making such a fuss
Am I the only one inside here?

And it's all state of mind
Yeah, it's all state of mind
And we can make these walls come down
And leave it alone, leave it alone

Wrap your fingers 'round this now
Well, I've heard things about you
Walking the halls, we know so well
And no way that could be true

You got a girl, said she's a model
Which sounds like you've got big bravado

I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
I'd like it if they'd only tell it like it was
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Buck-O-Nine formed in a small warehouse in the early part of 1991. Based in San Diego, the band was on the horizon of a change in the music industry. At the time the catch phrase was “Grunge.” The band was eager to take a different path. With their backgrounds in Punk/Metal bands, Reggae bands and 2nd wave Ska bands, Buck-O-Nine had the formula for what was to become a new mutation of sounds. Inspired by the early founders of this new sound, Buck-O-Nine admired the works of Fishbone Read Full BioBuck-O-Nine formed in a small warehouse in the early part of 1991. Based in San Diego, the band was on the horizon of a change in the music industry. At the time the catch phrase was “Grunge.” The band was eager to take a different path. With their backgrounds in Punk/Metal bands, Reggae bands and 2nd wave Ska bands, Buck-O-Nine had the formula for what was to become a new mutation of sounds. Inspired by the early founders of this new sound, Buck-O-Nine admired the works of Fishbone, Operation Ivy, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones and the Voodoo Glow Skulls.

Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.

Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.